Terms of Use

The Ecosystem Dynamics Interpretive Tool ("we", "us", "our") is an information system for cataloging and distributing knowledge about ecosystem change. By accessing the information system and any of its associated websites and services (collectively, the "Service"), you agree to all Terms of Use ("Terms") described in this document. If you do not consent to these Terms, we ask that you please not use the Service.

These Terms apply to anyone who uses the Service, including users who submit information to be stored and distributed by the Service ("Contributors") and users who simply access Service content ("Consumers"). We reserve the right to change these Terms at any time, so please review them periodically. The latest Terms will be posted at https://editglobal.org/terms-of-use.

Contributing to the Service

Contributors are asked to only submit information to the Service that is accurate, relevant, and represents best available knowledge. Contributors are prohibited from submitting photos, geographic coordinates, or any other type of data that can be used to identify individual people or their property. Photos uploaded to the Service should not contain people unless it is impossible to determine their identity.

Information published to the Service is available to all Service Consumers; Contributors have no ability to limit or control who can access the information they have submitted. Contributors may modify or delete information they have submitted unless prohibited by laws or policies that are beyond our control. Deleted or modified information may persist for an unspecified time in backup storage media that is not publicly accessible. Information may also persist in documents that Consumers have downloaded from the Service. Although not standard practice, we reserve the right to modify or delete any information submitted to the Service.

We use technical measures and industry best practices to store and secure all information submitted to the Service; however, no storage or security system is failsafe, and we cannot guarantee the information you provide will not be permanently lost or accessed by unauthorized persons prior to publication. We encourage Contributors to maintain personal copies of all information they submit to the Service.

Consuming the Service

Information submitted to the Service is distributed "as-is". Consumers of the Service acknowledge the complexity of ecological systems and take full responsibility for determining the accuracy and usefulness of information we provide. We make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, adequacy, validity, or completeness of Service content. Under no circumstances shall we be liable to you for any loss or damage of any kind resulting from your use of the Service. If you choose to use the Service, you do so solely at your own risk.

Privacy Policy

Contributors to our service are required to provide a name and email. We also collect basic information about user interactions with our Service. Aside from the name and email provided by Contributors, the information we gather does not identify you personally. It is collected automatically according to standard practices and includes the following: (1) the Internet domain and IP address from which you access our Service, (2) the date and time you access our Service, (3) the web pages you visit, and (4) and web services you request data from. We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to collect, store, and analyze user interactions with the Service.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

COPPA applies to the online collection of personal information from children under age 13. We do not knowingly collect information about users under age 13 that could be used to identify them personally.

Cookie Policy

We use cookies sparingly and only to enhance user experience with the Service or to facilitate Contributor login and authentication. Specifically, we use cookies to support the Briefcase functionality of the Service so that Consumers can rapidly access information they choose to save to their device. If you wish to access the Service without invoking cookies, you can set your web browser to block all cookies; however, the Briefcase and login functionality of the Service will not work properly.

Links to Third Party Websites and Services

We are not responsible for the quality of information or the practices employed by websites or services linked to or from the Service. These Terms do not apply when you use third-party services or sites.